Modelling health belief predictors of oral health and dental anxiety among adolescents based on the Health Belief Model: a cross-sectional study.

Background: A vicious cycle exists between dental anxiety, oral health behaviors and oral health status. Based on previous research, psychological factors of the Health Belief Model (HBM) are associated with oral health behaviors and oral health, and are likely involved in this cycle. However, little is known about the relationship between HBM factors and dental anxiety of adolescents.

The application of theory-guided oral health interventions in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To explore theory-guided randomized controlled trials aimed at improving adolescents' oral health and evaluate their effectiveness.

Design: Multiple library databases with search criteria for articles between 1990 and 2019.

Main Outcome Measures: Searched references were coded and screened for theory-guided interventions for adolescent oral health.

Development and validation of the Oral health behavior questionnaire for adolescents based on the health belief model (OHBQAHBM).

Background: Oral health belief is a prerequisite of changing oral health behaviors especially during adolescence. However, there is a paucity of well-established questionnaire for use among adolescents. This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate adolescents' beliefs about oral health behaviors using health belief model.

The association of socio-economic status, dental anxiety, and behavioral and clinical variables with adolescents' oral health-related quality of life.

Purpose: It is not clear which factors hold more weight in predicting oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Therefore, this study explored which component of factors (e.g.

The effectiveness of behavioral interventions to improve oral health in adolescents at different periods of follow-up: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of this review was to examine the effectiveness of behavioral interventions at different follow-up periods to improve adolescents' oral health.

Methods: CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE and other databases were systematically searched. Inclusion criteria were as follows: participants aged 10-19 years old, randomized controlled trials using behavioral interventions, outcome measurements including oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices, and oral health status.